Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Jaishankar's Russia Trip Amidst US Trade Tensions
India's Foreign Minister, Jaishankar, is going to Russia for three days to talk about how the two countries can work together.
This visit comes at a time when the US is not happy with India buying oil from Russia.
Jaishankar will attend meetings and discuss important issues.
The goal is to make the relationship between India and Russia even stronger, building on past meetings and discussions.
Jaishankar to visit Russia for three days to strengthen ties.
Visit occurs amidst increasing trade tensions with the US over oil purchases.
Jaishankar will co-chair the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission.
Meetings with Lavrov and the India-Russia Business Forum are scheduled.
The visit follows prior high-level engagements between the two nations.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, Russian officials.
- What
- Jaishankar's visit to Russia to strengthen ties.
- When
- August 19-21, 2025.
- Where
- Russia.
- Why
- To strengthen India-Russia relations and address bilateral agenda.
- Key Figure
- S. Jaishankar, Sergey Lavrov
- Purpose of Visit
- To strengthen strategic partnership and address trade concerns.
- Meeting
- India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission
- Related Issues
- US-India Trade Tensions
Sources
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